Simplicity ZT2354, LC-9 manual Mower Adjustments, Gauge Wheels, Cutting Height Adjustment

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

A

WARNING

B

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine.

 

Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition

C

key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and

 

fasten it away from the spark plug.

 

Gauge Wheels

Figure 37. Gauge Wheel Adjustment

The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two posi-

A. Hair Pin (Upper Position)

tions depending on the height of cut. When using higher

B. Hair Pin (Lower Position)

cutting heights, set the wheels in the lower position.

C. Gauge Wheel Bracket

When using lower cutting heights, set the wheels in the

 

upper position. To adjust:

 

1. Remove the hair pin clip (A, B, Figure 37).

B

2. For upper position, install the pin (A) through the

 

spindle above the bracket (C). For the lower posi-

 

tion, push down on the top of the spindle, and install

 

the hair pin clip (B) below the top of the bracket (C).

 

Cutting Height Adjustment

C

The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 38) controls

 

the mower cutting height. The cutting height is

 

adjustable between 1-3/4” (4.4cm) and 5” (12.7cm) in

A

1/4” (.64cm) increments.

 

Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B, Figure 38), placing

Figure 38. Cutting Height Adjustment

the majority of the force on the top edge of the pedal

until it locks into the “TRANSPORT” position. Place the

A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting

B. Deck Lift Foot Pedal

height. Depress the deck lift foot pedal, placing the

C. Cutting Height Selection Decal

majority of the force on the bottom edge of the pedal to

 

release the pedal from the “TRANSPORT” position.

C

Deck Roller Adjustment

 

Level the roller, side-to-side using the eccentric nuts.

 

First place the cutting height adjustment in the 1-3/4”

B

position. See figure 39. Loosen the outside nut (C)

 

then turn the eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower the roller

 

bar. There should be approximately 1/4” of ground

 

clearance in the lowest cutting position. This clearance

 

will increase as the height of cut increases.

 

 

A

 

Figure 39. Deck Roller Adjustment

 

A. Roller Bar

 

B. Eccentric Nut

 

C. Outside Nut

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